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norite
[ nawr-ahyt ]
/ ˈnɔr aɪt /
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noun
a granular igneous rock consisting of a mix of light and dark minerals, the former being calcic plagioclase feldspars, and the latter orthorhombic pyroxenes.
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OTHER WORDS FROM norite
nor·it·ic [naw-rit-ik], /nɔˈrɪt ɪk/, adjectiveWords nearby norite
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How to use norite in a sentence
In Canada great portions of the eastern portion of the Dominion are formed of gabbros, norite, anorthosite and allied rock types.
Near the ores there are likely to be granitic rocks, which, like the ores, seem to be segregations from the norite magma.
The Economic Aspect of Geology|C. K. LeithIn New York the emery deposits are segregations of aluminum and iron oxides in norite (a basic igneous rock).
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British Dictionary definitions for norite
norite
/ (ˈnɔːraɪt) /
noun
a variety of gabbro composed mainly of hypersthene and labradorite feldspar
Word Origin for norite
C19: from Norwegian norit, from Norge Norway + -it -ite 1
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Scientific definitions for norite
norite
[ nôr′īt ]
See gabbro.
A coarse-grained igneous rock, very similar to gabbro but containing orthopyroxene instead of clinopyroxene.
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